Canon SD780 IS vs Pentax Efina

Below, we are comparing the Canon SD780 IS vs Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the Efina which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD780 IS scores against the Efina for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS & Pentax Efina. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD780 IS Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD780 IS features physical dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD780 IS and the Efina.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and Efina is 96 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and Efina.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax Efina to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SD780 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.